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K6 VAP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 VAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 143,944 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Offside and Nearside Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 142,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 142,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 134,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 120,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,033 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,300 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,151 miles

2 front tyres slightly scrubed on outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,295 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,689 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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K6 VAP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K6 VAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K6 VAP registered?

K6 VAP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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